“I Suspect Someone Is Benefitting From His Illness”: Madzibaba Nicholas Zakaria’s Relatives Under Fire
Relatives of veteran sungura star Nicholas “Madzibaba” Zakaria are facing growing criticism amid claims that they may be using his illness to drum up financial sympathy from the public Zakaria, who has reportedly been struggling with diabetes, hypertension, and painful muscle cramps, has been unable to perform regularly in recent months His wife first spoke publicly about his health issues last year, and it seems his condition has worsened, leaving the family battling to keep things afloat But not everyone is buying the narrative being shared on social media
A well-known medical professional who spoke to H-Metro questioned whether Zakaria’s health is truly as dire as his relatives suggest—and whether the public fundraising is justified The doctor argued that if Zakaria’s diabetes is still at an early stage, his medication would only cost around US$30–US$40 a month, an amount the family should easily afford And even if things have worsened, treatment would still cost no more than US$70–US$100 a month On top of that, the doctor said Zakaria could access free medication from local clinics due to his age
The doctor made it clear: if Zakaria had been receiving proper treatment, his condition would be manageable Instead, what we’re seeing is frequent videos and posts that seem designed to attract pity and money He criticised the family for choosing public sympathy over transparency, saying the whole situation raises questions “Madzibaba must approach this matter seriously; his health is at stake, and this is a life-or-death issue,” the practitioner stressed
He needs to clarify his treatment plan and follow medical advice consistently Diabetes and hypertension are not new; many live with these conditions when treated properly.”
Source: iHarare
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Source: Iharare
